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Load Controller - Theoretical training - Initial
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Level

Initial training

Target audience / relevant staff

An airline or ground handling company's agent in charge to perform the Load Control function as defined by AHM 590 / IATA procedure.

 

Objectives

  • Know how to prepare, complete and check the different loading documents.
  • Know how to coordinate the different activities during aircraft turnaround.

Contents

Theoretical

  • Air transport Legislation.
  • Role and responsibilities / The IATA "Load Control" procedure .
  • Principles of (un) loading aircraft: Different types of aircraft / Load Planning / Optimum Trim / Holds / IATA Loading codes / Structural limitations / Stability of the aircraft - Tipping / Priorities of (un) loading / Cargo with particularities / ULD's / Securing of loads in the hold.
  • Theory of Flight / the 4 forces / Flight controls
  • Aircraft weight and balance: Aircraft Weight (Basic Weight, DOW) / Maximum Operating Weight (MZFX, MTXW, MTOW, MLAW) / Operating Weight / Payload / Allowable Payload / LMC /
  • Fuel Principles: Ramp Fuel, Taxi Fuel, Take-off Fuel, Trip Fuel, Landing Fuel, Ballast Fuel, Fuel Loading, Alternate Fuel
  • Principles of Balance ; Center of Gravity CG, Movement of CG, Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC, Reference Chord RC, Safe range of MAC by percent.
  • Structural Strength Limits: Structure, Fuselage, Hold/Compartment/Loading Position Limits.
  • Load Control and Distribution: Consequences of an improper loading on flight and safety / ULD/ Area load limitations / Floor loading limitations / Loading restraint systems and principles.
  • Loading instruction Report: Preparation, Lay-out, Responsibilities, Communication, Signatures
  • Loadsheet and Trim Sheet: Lay-out, Manual and EDP Load and Trim Sheet, Preparation, LMC procedures, Cross-Check, Completion and Finalization.
  • Messaging: Arrival MVT/ Load Message LDM / Flight file / Delay / Departure Messages MVT/LDM/CPM/BKM/UCM/SLS
  • Coordination of the different activities during aircraft turnaround : General rules of safety and security / Co-activity / Turnaround Chronology.
  • Assimilation Exercises related to Loadsheet, Trim Sheet and Loading Instruction Report completion and finalization. and
Training course based on the IATA Standards in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM 590).

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Duration indicative basis

63 hrs / 9 days.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Method

  • Theoretical course in classroom.
  • A qualified and experienced trainer provides the training action

Evaluation

  • Theoretical : Continuous Application Exercises / Written validation test (minimum 80% correct answers required). IATA / AHM 1110

Validity

Maximum 3 years (recommendation IATA / AHM 1110)